Course Summary

Before taking the TExES Life Science 7-12 teacher certification exam, check out the learning tools in this engaging practice course. Use the self-assessment quizzes to see how well you would do on test day, and then review the video and text lessons to reinforce those areas that need more work.

About this Course

The lessons in this course take a look at life science fundamentals and the methods of teaching science to middle- and high-school students. A transcript accompanies every video lesson, giving you useful notes to reference in your offline study time. By taking the chapter test and individual lesson quizzes, you can gauge your readiness for taking the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Life Science 7-12 exam. The topics covered in this course include cell biology and cycle, nucleic acids and enzymes, atomic science, biochemistry, genetics, and plant, animal, and human biology. Lessons take ten minutes or less to review and you can easily track your progress on your Dashboard as you move through this course.

Syllabus & Course Information

When you have successfully completed your review of this course, you should have met such objectives as explaining cell functions and structure, discussing genetic concepts, identifying human body systems and listing properties and characteristics of matter. In addition, you should have developed the ability to:

Provide details about cell communication

Describe aspects of inorganic chemistry

Detail the structure and functions of nucleic acids and enzymes

Discuss process of DNA replication, transcription and translation

Understand genetic mutations and heredity

Talk about plant and human reproduction

Define homeostasis

Give details about ecosystems and habitats

Apply instructional and learning strategies in life science classrooms

Course Format

This course contains 30 individual chapters broken down into 222 video and text lessons. You can access lessons 24/7 from any device, making it possible to fit study time into any busy schedule.

TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam Information

Texas educators must take and pass subject-specific exams in order to teach in their content area. Aspiring life science teachers must take and pass the TExES Life Science 7-12 exam and this course helps to ensure that you fully understand all concepts you will be tested on.

Number of Questions: 100 questions

Question Type: Multiple choice

Time Limit: 5 hours

Exam Cost: $131

TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam Breakdown

TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam Concept

Percent of the TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam

Approximate Number of Questions

Chapter Lessons

Scientific Inquiry and Processes

15%

15 questions

21

Cell Structure and Processes

20%

20 questions

51

Heredity and Evolution of Life

20%

20 questions

55

Diversity of Life

20%

20 questions

62

Interdependence of Life and Environmental Systems

15%

15 questions

19

Science Learning, Instruction and Assessment

10%

10 questions

12

TExES Life Sciences 7-12 Exam Preparation & Registration

This course is designed specifically to prepare aspiring educators to take the life sciences exam. You will have the opportunity to watch entertaining, informative videos with instruction provided by educators with experience in the field. A transcript accompanies each lesson. You will be able to take brief assessments after each lesson and a test at the end of the chapter, all of which contain questions similar to those you will encounter when you take the real test.

The chapters start with basic concepts of scientific exploration. They then build the living world from atoms through cell science to plants, animals, and people. The science portion is closed with a discussion on the ties between biology and environment before the final chapter is presents material on instructing and assessing students of the life sciences.

You will register to take the test via the TExES website, if you haven't done so already. There, you will also find eligibility information and preparation tools that outline exactly what each domain of the test measures. The Life Science 7-12 exam is completed entirely on computers and administered as a single exam.

Scoring TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam

All TExES tests are scored on a scaled system which compares the tester to established standards rather than to other examinees. Your score will be somewhere between 100 and 300, with a score of 240 needed to pass. Incorrect answers do not count against your score, so leave no questions unanswered. You will receive your score from the website where you registered within seven days of the exam, and your score document will also contain an analysis of your performance by domain. The score will automatically be updated on your TEA certification file.

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